1395 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 5-story, 16-unit tenement building at 1395 St Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by David Eshaghpour, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past three years that require attention. Most notably, there is an active pattern of water-related problems, with multiple "heavy flow" water leak complaints documented between 2023 and 2024, including three complaints within just one week in September 2024. The building has also faced recent challenges in Apartment 53, where multiple violations were issued in September 2024 related to pest infestation (roaches), plaster and paint deterioration, window frame issues, and ongoing roof leaks affecting multiple rooms and the kitchen ceiling.

Earlier issues include heat and hot water problems affecting both individual units and the entire building, with a significant system failure reported in January 2023. The building's history includes various inspection records showing compliance with rodent inspections, though there was a rat activity report in December 2018. Several complaints concerning unauthorized work and safety inspections were recorded, including electrical work without permits in November 2021, though these were resolved.

Department of Buildings violations remain open from June 2023 related to unfiled external low-pressure inspections for 2020-2021, as well as a 2022 violation regarding plumbing work cessation. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug incidents since 2020, with no reported infestations in the past five years. While the building has passed multiple rodent inspections consistently from 2019 to 2024, the recurring water issues, recent violations, and ongoing maintenance needs in Apartment 53 suggest that some basic infrastructure systems are in need of attention.